I also need ZL9HR for an ATNO - which fires up in just over a weeks time!

I'm hoping for one or more of these to be activated in 2013:

3Y0/B, E3, FR/G, FR/T, FT5Z, KH5K, KP1, VP8/S

and of course, SV2ASP/A is a possibility, albeit slim.

I hereby put in my formal request to the DX planning gods to announce one or more of these aforementioned . . . . . my antenna farm is now up to snuff . . . . propagation will peak in 2013 - so all systems are GO!

The only one on the 2013 list that I don't have is Burundi, 9U4U. That's one of the few remaining ones I need to complete the African continent besides Libya, Western Sahara, Burkina Faso, and Eritrea.

My head is still reeling (in a good way) from the plethora of ATNO's worked in 2012 HK0, 3D2C, T8, ST0R, SV/A (confirmed...took 5 yrs to get that one), & 7O

As far as the 2013 list goes, I need 'em all except KP1.

Who knows, maybe 2013 will be the year I get my trusty TA32 back in the air ... since my XYL has learned to live with my antennas and I've learned just put 'em up since it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission

I'm like Frank, 2012 has been a barn storming year. The only one I need from the 2013 list so far is the one you are a pilot for Rich, TX5 Clipperton DXpedition. It looks like they still need a couple more ops so maybe you ought to think about joining them on the island instead Rich.Randy

I'm like Frank, 2012 has been a barn storming year. The only one I need from the 2013 list so far is the one you are a pilot for Rich, TX5 Clipperton DXpedition. It looks like they still need a couple more ops so maybe you ought to think about joining them on the island instead Rich.Randy

They just filled the roster for operators - but if you need Clipperton for a new one - I'll do whatever I can to help you bag that one. For anyone in NA - it should be a cake walk . . .

Yeah - this has been an amazing DX year for me - I snagged:

7O, E4, HK0, Z81, EP, and if all goes well - and with my new "death ray" antenna arsenal, ZL9and putting me 2 away from HR. Its like a Festivus Miracle!

(See my QRZ.COM page for the complete list of antennas. I finally used up almost all of that pile of aluminum that I bought used earlier in the year. REALLY pleased with the results).

With you being a pilot for ZL9, I hope to be able to give you some feedback on how we're hearing the guys on the East coast. Bagging them will be the icing on the 2012 DX cake for me, so, whatever help/advice you can give along the way will be greatly appreciated!

With you being a pilot for ZL9, I hope to be able to give you some feedback on how we're hearing the guys on the East coast. Bagging them will be the icing on the 2012 DX cake for me, so, whatever help/advice you can give along the way will be greatly appreciated!

Frank, W1NK

Absolutely. As you can see, I have created VOACAP plots with all major metropolitan areas in NA:

and do notice that the Northeast will need some "attention". I have been in contact with Dave, K3EL, and will be communicating with the team daily. I will do everything I can to make sure everyone in NA gets a fair shake and chance at working ZL9HR.

I will update status on my blog and on this forum - and will help you all get your Q.

Rich, that antenna looks very impressive on the modeling program report. Have you seen a no ticable difference in your ability to work some of these rarer stations? I bet you're also glad there's no HOAs or CCRs where you live. Sure makes a difference on your antenna work and your station performance.ZL9 dxpedition propagation currently looks pretty good for me here. 30 through 10 inclusive has the airwaves open at certain times of the day. The ACE-HF program doesn't look too good to that area for 40, 80 and 160 but we still have a few days to go.Randy

In workiing PT0S, that leaves me with 60 on the current dxcc list left to work....Sadly,some of them will probably be impossibilities considering my limited time and operation......If VP8S, E3, and H40 pop up in the new year, we will be listening for them.....For sure....as for the remainder of 2012, ZL9HR is next (and probably last) on the agenda).....

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